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Aluminium Import Dynamics in the United States in the First Quarter of 2024
According to the United States Geological Survey, the United States imported 1.36 million tonnes of aluminium (including scrap) in the first quarter of 2024, ending 31 March. This figure represents an annual increase of 6.25 per cent compared to the 1.28 million...
China and Copper: An Uncertain Future between Opportunities and Challenges
China, the world's largest buyer of copper, once again holds the keys to the copper market's fate as the world waits for the Asian giant to overcome its real estate problems and join the bullish rally. However, signals from the market are mixed to say the least. Mixed...
The Legal Battle between Elliott Associates and the London Metal Exchange: A Confrontation Over the Cancellation of Nickel Transactions
On Tuesday 9 July 2024, US hedge fund Elliott Associates asked a London court to overturn a verdict that supported the London Metal Exchange's (LME) decision to cancel nickel transactions, partially due to the exchange's failure to disclose documents. The...
OPEC+ and Oil Production Strategies: A June Review
In June, the Russian-led OPEC+ alliance made significant progress towards meeting production quotas, cutting crude oil output by 130,000 barrels per day (b/d) to a total of 40.87 million b/d. OPEC production increased by 10,000 b/d to 26.76 million b/d, while non-OPEC...